Press Releases
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National Action Network’s Tamika D. Mallory & NAACP’s Marvin Bing to Lead Community Walk Through Harlem Thursday to Raise Awareness about Stop & Frisk
—Jun 13 2012NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK’S TAMIKA D. MALLORY & NAACP’S MARVIN BING TO LEAD COMMUNITY WALK THROUGH HARLEM THURSDAY TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT STOP & FRISK & RACIAL PROFILING & TO RECRUIT MARCHERS FOR THE SILENT MARCH AGAINST STOP & FRISK THAT IS TAKING PLACE ON FATHER’S DAY— FOLLOWING THE WALK THROUGH HARLEM, PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAD A […]
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Statement from National Action Network Regarding the Ramarley Graham Case
—Jun 11 2012National Action Network has stood with the family of Ramarley Graham, an 18 year old, who while unarmed and in his own home was shot and killed by New York City Police Officer Richard Haste. Today, it is our understanding that Officer Haste has been advised that an indictment has been voted upon and sealed, […]
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STATEMENT BY REV. AL SHARPTON REGARDING THE MAYOR’S SPEECH ON STOP AND FRISK SUNDAY AT A BLACK CHURCH
—Jun 10 2012“The Mayor’s speech today at a Black church on Sunday did not address the racial profiling and violation of civil rights and civil liberties of Blacks and Latinos, and in particular, of the youth in New York City. National Action Network has worked with the Mayor and Police Commissioner in fighting crime and have hosted […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton to Deliver the Commencement Address at Dunbar High School
—Jun 05 2012REV. AL SHARPTON TO DELIVER THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL–AMERICA’S FIRST HIGH SCHOOL FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS & REV. SHARPTON TO URGE STUDENTS TO SEIZE THE MOMENT & TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR FUTURES WHO: Reverend Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network and MSNBC Host WHAT: Rev. Sharpton will deliver the Commencement Speech to […]
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Statement from Reverend Al Sharpton Regarding the Stop & Frisk Proposal Presented by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo
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ON HIS NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO SHOW “KEEPIN IT REAL WITH AL SHARPTON” REV. SHARPTON RESPONDS TO THE JUDGE REVOKING BOND FOR GEORGE ZIMMERMAN
—Jun 01 2012Friday, June 01, 2012 (New York, NY) – Today on his nationally syndicated radio show “Keepin it Real with Al Sharpton,” civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network (NAN), discussed the news that a Florida judge has revoked George Zimmerman’s bail because he misrepresented his financial status when his bond was […]
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Civil Rights, Labor, Faith, Community and Student Leaders Condemn Mayor Bloomberg’s Failure to Respond to Request for Meeting on Stop and Frisk
—May 22 2012(New York, NY) – On June 17th, 2012, a diverse group of civil rights, labor, faith, community and student leaders are planning a silent march in New York City to bring attention to serious concerns in regards to the stop and frisk policies of the NYPD. These groups, including the NAACP, National Action Network (NAN), 1199SEIU, and NYCLU, have requested to meet with Mayor Bloomberg to discuss the matter, but he and his office have been unresponsive.
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Rev. Sharpton honored by Dr. King’s alma mater at Morehouse
—May 19 2012Saturday, May 19, 2012 (Altanta, GA)-Civil Rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network, was honored today by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s alma mater, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. The College unveiled an oil portrait of Rev. Sharpton in the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, the world’s most prominent living religious […]
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Rev. Sharpton & NAN Kick Off 100,000 New Membership Drive
—May 14 2012REV. AL SHARPTON & NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK KICK OFF A 100,000 NEW MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TO ACCELERATE ACTIVISM IN STATES WHERE THERE ARE VOTER ID AND STAND YOUR GROUND LAWS Monday, May 14, 2012 (New York, NY)–Reverend Al Sharpton, President and Founder of National Action Network, has announced the launch of the NAN 100,000 National New Membership […]
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Open Letter Embracing President Obama’s Position On Equality for Gay & Lesbian Individuals
—May 11 2012May 11, 2012 (New York, NY) -Reverend Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network, along with Julian Bond, Chairman Emeritus of NAACP, Melanie Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, and Reverend Dr. Joseph Lowery, Civil Rights Icon and President Emeritus of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, released an open […]